Celebrity Cruises has recognised the contribution of travel agents at its fifth annual Travel Agent Appreciation Awards, held at East Wintergarden in London’s Canary Wharf.

A total of 13 awards were presented to partners to celebrate their achievements and commitment to Celebrity Cruises over the last year.

The event was hosted by Jo Rzymowska, vice president and managing director for the UK, Ireland and Asia, and Gavin Smith, senior vice president, International.

Celebrity Cruises director of sales UK and Ireland Claire Stirrup said: “The Travel Agent Appreciation Awards have become a firm fixture of the new year calendar and the perfect way for Celebrity Cruises to celebrate the triumphs of travel agents in 2018.

“It was a record-breaking year for us and that’s thanks to the hard work of our trade partners and their unending support for Celebrity Cruises’ holidays at sea. Picking the winners has been incredibly tough and I want to share my sincere congratulations with every single one.”

Full list of winners as follows:

• Rising Star – Stewart Travel
• Best Performer, Celebrity Edge – Thomas Cook
• Best Performer, Galapagos – Trailfinders
• Best Performer in Suite Class – ROL Cruise
• Top Agency, Northern Ireland – Oasis Travel
• Top Agency, Southern Ireland – Trailfinders Ireland
• Top Consortia – Ireland – Worldchoice Ireland
• Top Performing High Street Agency – Highly Commended – Hays Travel
• Top Performing High Street Agency – Trailfinders
• Top Consortia, UK – The Travel Network Group (TNG)
• Top Homeworking Agency – Travel Counsellors
• Top Cruise Specialist – Iglu Cruise
• Top Cruise Specialist for Growth – Cruise 118
• Top Luxury Agency – Kuoni

Celebrity Cruises is hosting its largest programme of ship visits this year.